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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 55.35 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 55.35 and 16.61 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 55.35 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/55.35 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 55.35 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919.13/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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